[1000mp] Operate FT-1000MP base and mobile on a full time battery for in-use power and backup power

[WD8ARZ]

When ever I purchase a HF ham rig, if it doesnt use standard automotive 
power / batteries to run it, I dont buy it. Even if intended just for fixed 
base use. The FT-1000MP used here has the internal power supply, but is 
configurable for external dc operation. Not knocking the non auto power 
standards, just wanted to keep as many of the options open I could for 
operating under all conditions that I could. I understand the need for the 
higher voltages on the finals for the benefits it brings, just havent wanted 
it.

Over the years have tried a variety of ways to operate on external dc 
sources, and have now settled on the following arrangement to operate from 
the base, mobile or portable HF operations. This single package is easy to 
move from location to location, and is cost competitive to AC supplies when 
compared to the non standard power supplies, and rigs needed a high current 
supply single supply, or using two standard supplies.

As a benefit, it powers all the other dc power needs in the shack and even 
mobile.

Almost any standard HF 100 watt power supply will feed the power gate PG40S, 
and if the rig is connected right off the battery, the AC supply will 
generally only need to supply up to about seven amps for charging. Much less 
than needed to transmit.  Feeding direct off the battery also provides good 
isolation to the HF rig from those starting transients when starting the 
mobile.

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Charging batteries for in-use power and backup power.
Or how to eliminate large and multiple AC power supplies.

Power gate PG40S backup power system to provide dual auto switching power
and charging of a Gel Battery, mobile or base. Doesnt get hot.
http://www.westmountainradio.com/SuperPWRgate.htm

Rigrunner 4008 (comes with battery case package) using Anderson Powerpole
connectors for power distribution to multiple equipment. Note that all
outputs are also RF filtered from each other, and fused.
http://www.westmountainradio.com/RIGrunner.htm

Sealed Gelled 73 Ah Battery to go into the DCtoGo Battery box.
http://www.westmountainradio.com/MKbatt.htm
http://www.westmountainradio.com/rigrunner/M24SLDG.htm

Powerpole Crimp Tool for making more cable to rig hook ups with spare
connectors.
http://www.westmountainradio.com/PWRcrimp.htm

Battery Fuse & Terminal Kit to protect vehicle cable feeding the
distribution system.
http://www.westmountainradio.com/rigrunner/battfusetermkit.htm

Couple Power Pole Connector to HF Radio Fused 6-Pole Connector. Beats
making up these manually! hi hi
http://www.westmountainradio.com/rigrunner/ppl-24.htm

For the antenna I bought the Hi-Q 5/160. The best adjustable, most efficient
mobile HF antenna out there. I went with the stainless steel, silver wire
coil, top hats, and some accessories.
http://www.hiqantennas.com/

To provide quick auto tuning of the HiQ antenna (with out having to bottom
out the antenna first when changing bands I might add too) N2VZ Turbo
Tuner for the Kenwood TS-480HX. Just push a button on the radio and
the antenna self tunes from six meters through 160 Meters. Sweet!
http://www.n2vz.com

On the base, I even use a large UPS to feed the charging power supply.

73 from Bill - WD8ARZ
http://hflink.net/qso/